Industrial Light & Magic is hiring Creature Technical Director

Industrial Light & Magic is hiring Creature Technical Director

Studio: Industrial Light & Magic

Job Opening: Creature Technical Director

Location: Sydney, Australia

Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities:

  • Advanced Hero-creature rigging and enveloping in Maya
  • Troubleshoot creature rigging and pipeline issues for artists in other disciplines
  • Mentor entry level artists
  • Script utilities/tools/plug-ins in Maya
  • Sufficient knowledge of Maya rigging techniques to optimize the performance of rigs
  • Participate in reviews, dailies, and department meetings as required
  • Special projects as necessary

Qualifications & Skills:

  • At least 5 years relevant professional VFX experience and at least a college level diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR, at least 7 years relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education
  • Experience with advanced hero asset rigging and enveloping in Maya, on realistic VFX and toon-style animated feature films
  • Experience setting up and running simulation shot work
  • Experience in corrective sculpting
  • Knowledge of anatomy and enveloping
  • Positive attitude and team player

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